Fallout Archives

AppWizard

July 5, 2025

I wouldn’t be able to use my gaming PC without this one mod

Special K is a versatile utility for PC gaming that enhances gameplay across various titles. It features a frame rate limiter that improves consistency, surpassing Nvidia's built-in limiter in minimum frame rates during tests. Special K allows users to force games into borderless or exclusive fullscreen modes, enable Nvidia Reflex, adjust DLSS settings, and link input devices to specific applications. It also addresses HDR support issues by enabling HDR injection in games that lack native support, with extensive customization options for HDR settings. Originally developed to fix problems in PC ports like Fallout 4 and Batman: Arkham Knight, it has evolved to optimize a wide range of games, including Elden Ring, Monster Hunter: World, and Final Fantasy VII Remake. Special K has limitations with online games due to anti-cheat concerns but is highly applicable for single-player titles. The introduction of the SKIF GUI has made it more accessible for users.

Winsage

July 2, 2025

Windows 11 should have been an easy upgrade – Microsoft chose to unleash chaos on us instead

Microsoft has a long-standing support policy for its Windows operating systems, committing to a ten-year lifecycle for each new commercial release, which includes five years of mainstream support and five years of extended support. The introduction of Windows 11 in 2021 disrupted this tradition by imposing stringent hardware requirements, rendering many relatively new PCs incompatible with the new operating system. Approximately 50% of Windows 10 users may be unable to upgrade to Windows 11, affecting hundreds of millions of PCs. Microsoft has opted to profit from Extended Security Updates for corporate environments while individual consumers and small businesses face limited support options. The company's decision to impose these hardware requirements has raised concerns about its commitment to customer satisfaction and the value placed on individual users compared to enterprise customers.

AppWizard

July 1, 2025

Prime Gaming July Content Update: Boxes: Lost Fragments, Paquerette Down the Bunburrows and More

Prime Gaming is offering a selection of free games for Prime members in July, including: - Boxes: Lost Fragments - Paquerette Down the Bunburrows - ENDLESS™ Space 2 Definitive Edition - Besiege: The Splintered Sea DLC - Venba - I Love Finding Wild Friends Collector’s Edition - Heroes of Loot From June 17 to July 7, six PC games will be available for free: - Saints Row IV: Re-Elected - STAR WARS™: Rebellion - Saints Row 2 - TOEM - Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ Definitive Edition - Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft Prime Gaming members can access games on Amazon Luna in July, including: - Death Stranding Director’s Cut - Smurfs Kart - World War Z - Hollow Knight - Monster Truck Championship — Rebel Hunter Edition - DUSK - Fortnite (various modes) - Fallout New Vegas: Ultimate Edition - Rainbow Six Siege Exclusive retail deals for Prime members on Amazon Luna include bundles with the Amazon Luna Controller and Fire TV Sticks, available until July 11. Prime members can play EA SPORTS FC™ 25 for free during weekends on July 19-20 and July 26-27.

AppWizard

July 1, 2025

‘They told me to destroy’ my backups, Fallout creator Tim Cain says: ‘People high up at companies take authority but no responsibility’ for game preservation

The evolution of RPG visuals began in the late '90s with titles like Fallout, which featured clay heads and marked a shift from sprites to 3D models. Tim Cain, co-creator of Fallout, discussed the creation of these visuals, noting that while the game used sprites, the graphics were made with advanced 3D modeling software. He expressed concern over the fate of the original source art files, which were backed up on DAT tape but may have been lost due to the tape's limited lifespan. Cain also highlighted challenges in preserving historic games like Fallout due to corporate ownership, emphasizing the broader issue of gaming history preservation. He voiced frustration over companies losing important assets and the responsibility they have to maintain these cultural artifacts.

AppWizard

June 30, 2025

Forget Prime Day, Steam’s Summer Sale has unbeatable deals on the best games — here’s 15 I’m adding to my cart now

The Steam Summer Sale is currently happening and runs until July 10, offering significant discounts on a variety of games. Notable deals include Cult of the Lamb, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 priced at .99, Fallout 76 available for under , and Elden Ring at a discounted price. Prices for games in the sale start as low as . The sale features hundreds of games, providing an opportunity for gamers to expand their collections at reduced prices.

Winsage

June 26, 2025

Microsoft rolls out Windows security changes to prevent another CrowdStrike meltdown

Last summer's CrowdStrike incident caused significant disruptions in healthcare, banking, and air travel, resulting in billions of dollars in damages. In response, Microsoft held a security summit with experts from CrowdStrike and other firms to address vulnerabilities. Microsoft announced Safe Deployment practices and architectural changes to enhance Windows security, including relocating third-party security drivers from the Windows kernel to user space. This change aims to reduce risks associated with kernel-level flaws. Upcoming features in Windows 11 24H2 include a streamlined crash report process, replacing the Blue Screen of Death with an "unexpected restart" screen, and a quick machine recovery (QMR) capability to automate fixes during outages. Additionally, Windows Autopatch will allow network administrators to deploy updates with fewer required restarts for Windows 11 Enterprise PCs, limiting them to once every three months.

BetaBeacon

June 23, 2025

Top 5 mobile games like Fallout Shelter

Fact: The Elder Scrolls: Castles is a game where players are in charge of running a castle in a survival setting, making tough decisions to keep their reign intact.

AppWizard

June 20, 2025

These 7 games need a remaster, and they need it now

Fallout: New Vegas, released in 2010 by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks, is a unique RPG praised for its player agency, writing, and world-building, making it a candidate for a remaster to fix technical bugs and improve visuals. Dragon Age: Origins, released in 2009 by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts, is regarded as the best in its series, but a remaster seems unlikely due to a lack of familiar staff. Black & White, a 2001 game by Lionhead Studios and published by Electronic Arts, is not available on major platforms, and a remaster could enhance its AI and gameplay. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, released in 2004 by Troika Games and published by Activision, is a classic RPG with bugs and unfinished elements that could benefit from a remaster to fix glitches and restore content. No One Lives Forever, a 2000 game by Monolith Productions and published by Fox Interactive, is unavailable due to rights disputes, but a remaster could modernize its visuals and controls. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, released in 2004 by Obsidian Entertainment and published by LucasArts, is an unfinished narrative that could be improved with a remaster to restore missing content. Freedom Force, a 2002 game by Irrational Games and published by Electronic Arts, could benefit from a remaster to improve compatibility and support user-generated content.

Tech Optimizer

June 17, 2025

Novel Lyrix ransomware sets sights on Windows systems

Freedman HealthCare experienced a significant data breach involving 52.4 GB of sensitive data and 42,204 files, allegedly compromised by the hacking group World Leaks, also known as Hunters International. The group has threatened to release the compromised information by Tuesday morning.

AppWizard

June 17, 2025

Fallout Shelter has been downloaded 230m times

Fallout Shelter has achieved over 230 million installations since its launch in June 2016. It was initially released on mobile platforms, then expanded to PC in July 2016, followed by Xbox One in February 2017, and later to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in June 2018. Bethesda has added extensive content updates to the game, including characters from the Amazon Prime Fallout series and a new questline with eight quests and various new themes, weapons, and outfits.